FOOTBALL-loving fans in Basingstoke are invited to have a ball during the next six weeks as the Festival Place hosts a Football Fiesta.

Running until September 27, the Football Fiesta will give both individuals and families the chance to test their skills and challenge friends with a host of exciting and innovative football activities.

Two shop spaces on the upper level of the shopping centre will be transformed into an accessible indoor Football FanZone, and a giant Football Skills challenge will fill one whole shop unit with a giant leader board so everyone can have a go and try to reach the top spot.

Games will be available as individual challenges and head to heads, and all can be adapted to be accessible to everyone.

Once the school term has began, organisers of the event are encouraging community groups, walking football, schools and corporate groups to get involved.

During the six week event participants will be able to get involved in a range of different games including foot pool, speed shot, foot darts, chipping challenge and giant skills challenge.

To keep things fresh the organisers will mix up the games and introduce new ones while the fiesta take place.

Tickets are priced at £7.50 for 45 minutes access to all games. However, the Gazette has teamed up with readers to offer a discounted prize.

Readers of the Gazette wishing to get involved in the Football Fiesta can get £5 tickets when they quote ‘The Gazette’ upon purchase.

For more information visit festivalplace.co.uk.